Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, who leads the Small Business Association of Michigan, urged state lawmakers to expand income tax exemptions to both working and retired seniors in Michigan
Yue Stella Yu
Stella Yu is a former capitol reporter for Bridge Michigan.
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COVID-positive Democrat cast votes at Michigan Capitol, despite protocols
A spokesperson says the lawmaker adhered to social distancing, but the arrangement is drawing criticism weeks after Democrats took control of the Legislature.
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Gretchen Whitmer on guns: ‘The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.’
Expect a fight as the Democratic governor pushes for universal background checks, red flag laws and safe storage mandates.
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Gretchen Whitmer State of the State: Tax cuts, gun reform, expand pre-K
The Democratic governor returns to the state Capitol for her annual address. She spoke for less than an hour. Here’s what to know, what obstacles loom and what potential programs cost.
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Michigan clerks: We need more money, guidance to implement early voting
Many changes are necessary to accommodate Proposal 2, the constitutional amendment that allows for nine days of early voting, some clerks say.
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Michigan may see ‘mild’ recession in 2023, but it also has a $9.2B surplus
Michigan could see slower economic growth as it navigates a predicted ‘mild recession.’ But it’s likely to rival the Great Recession between 2007 and 2009, according to state officials and economists who met Friday.
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Michigan Democrats: Let’s move up presidential primary. GOP: Not so fast
Michigan Democrats are fast-tracking a bill to move up the state’s presidential primary dates. But Republicans worry doing so may shrink their representation in the Republican National Convention.
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Michigan Democrats, back in power in Lansing, eye quick action on tax cuts
First action is likely an expansion of a tax credit for lower-wage earners. Despite calls for unity and bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans are already sniping over who should get credit.
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Ottawa County hires law firm that sought to void 2020 election
Newly elected county commissioners voted to hire a well-known conservative law firm, bypassing a competitive bidding process and sparking transparency concerns.
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Ottawa County’s newly named health officer spread baseless COVID-19 info
The 39-year-old Hudsonville resident has a history of promoting unfounded theories about COVID-19 and protesting pandemic regulations. Critics question his qualifications as health officer.